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Nicki L.
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The WORS Englewood opener race goes down as one of my favorite WORS courses – it wasn’t too punishing (like other courses at ski hills) and had lots of flow and a bunch of technical rocky bits. It was on private property at a grass-fed beef farm and before pre-riding on Friday night I wondered how good the trail was going to be, so I was pleasantly surprised with what I found – thoughtful trail design with lots of fun features. My fitness was as to be expected for an early season race. I was coming off an...

The 2017 Cheesehead Roubaix was all about braving the elements. Noah Rickun has been a long time Team Belgianwerkx member and was one of only a handful that started the ride to finish the entire route. Thankfully, he survived the harsh conditions to tell his story.
It’s taken me four days to sit down to write this little recap of the 2017 Cheesehead Roubaix. Partially because I just regained feeling in my fingertips, but mostly because I’ve been suffering from PTCD (Post-Traumatic Cheesehead Disorder). Grieving is a process, after...

With a high temperature of 41 degrees, chilly 10-20pmh winds from the northeast, and light rain falling most of the day, the 2017 Cheesehead Roubaix had the worst weather in it’s 8 year history. The last few years, roughly 300 people have shown up to ride; this year only about 40 started and about 10 finished the entire route. It’s been a rough roubaix season needless to say.
Huge props to Dave Hanrahan for putting the event together year after year. Even with low attendance, the ride raised $300 for the Newburg Fire...

The Team Belgianwerkx category 5 road squad is looking to be a force this year! On Saturday April 8, team newbie and category 2 road racer Chris Hill lead an informal racing clinic for a few of the teammates who have are new to criterium racing. Teammates Noah, Elias, and Andy practiced skills to improve their confidence riding and racing in a pack.
Ten members of the team toed the line for the category 4/5 and 5 races at the first Milwaukee-area Wisconsin Cycling Association race in Menomonee Falls, WI on April 15. Watch...

Joe Viel, one of our Rockford-area team members, started racing mountain bikes in the 90’s. He got into road and triathlon shortly after and has completed an Ironman and an Xterra, in addition to time trials and road races. Return to the Hill is the second race as part of a 3-race Spring cyclocross series in Rockford, IL. Thanks for the write up, Joe!
This is my third year at cyclocross and it’s my new love. I like that there seems to be an endless learning curve. I think that I learn about three new things at every cross race....

Dirty Kanza 200 is a solo, self-supported, non-stop, 200-mile-long bicycling endurance challenge on the gravel and dirt roads of the Flint Hills region in east-central Kansas. Team Belgianwerkx member Kevin Tubbs committed to the 2017 event and in preparation, attended the training camp March 30th – April 2nd, 2017.
I have been an avid cyclist for most of my life, and 2016 was a huge cycling year for me. I finished my first gravel race, Barry Roubaix, and also finished the longest single-day ride I have ever done: the 2nd annual 180mi Ride...

Jon S.
Was this your first Barry Roubaix?
This was my first attempt at the famous Barry-Roubaix. Since cross is usually my focus I never really seem to have a great deal of miles in this time of year. I’ve considered it many times but whenever it came close I would think there’s no way with as little training I have in so far. This year I was determined to get it done. Mostly because I have some similar races planned for a littler later in the year. My main goal for this year is the “Crushar” in Utah if everything goes...

Belgianwerkx is proud to announce the arrival of blue cyclocross tires from FMB. The newest tires are available in 3 tread patterns, feature a custom blue sidewall, and are available exclusively through Belgianwerkx.
“We’ve developed a strong relationship with FMB and wanted to do something special” said Jordan Melrood, a mechanic at Belgianwerkx. He added that while FMB are often recognized for their present green tires and past pink tires, the new blue color scheme will probably fit in nicely with more people’s bikes and...

Team Belgainwerkx had a great showing at Jingle Cross, September 23-25 in Iowa City, IA. This year’s event got moved from early December to September due to it becoming a World Cup. One of two World Cup cyclocross races in the US, the event offered amateur and professional racing on Friday and Sunday, with the highlight of the weekend being the World Cup race on Saturday. The event went had a great turnout and went off without a hitch!
Highlights from the team include Robert Berry’s early podium on Friday. The first race...